Hamburgers, BBQ and hot dogs typically come to mind when you think of traditional Independence Day fare. But who says it has to? Below is a list of restaurants that will be serving up some fine food this Wednesday. So go ahead and really treat yourself this Fourth of July. We’ve also included a few concert and firework shows in case you’re looking for things to do post-meal.

By Teresa Tobat

Photo courtesy Chris Lee.

Activities Abound in Alpharetta Head over to Wills Park to celebrate with live music and fireworks. The festivities begin at 4 p.m. The Atlanta Symphony will perform at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre starting at 8 p.m. Expect post-show fireworks, too. For more information, please visit awesomealpharetta.com.

Imperial FezThis Moroccan restaurant will be serving a special fixed menu including choice of one entrée and dessert starting for $19.99 per person. Enjoy $5 mojitos, martinis and sangria at Imperial Fez’s recently opened patio from 5 to 7 p.m.

MARKET Hosts Fourth FestMARKET Buckhead and the W Atlanta-Buckhead will host the second annual Fourth Fest, a two-day celebration complete with music, food and fireworks on July 3 and 4. Five dollars from every ticket sold will be donated to support Operation Homefront Georgia, a nonprofit that provides emergency financial and other assistance to the families of our military members and wounded warriors.